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One of the ways to use Iris in the [[InfoLandscapingWithSpecies][landscape]] is in the rock garden. Indeed there are a large number of species under 12 inches tall that make perfect rock garden plants,

Many rock gardeners feel that species are more suitable for rock garden use than advanced-generation garden hybrids, as they present a more naturalistic appearance. Among the bearded species most often recommended for rock gardens are the diminutive <em>[[SpecAttica][Iris attica]], [[SpecSuaveolens][I. suaveolens]], </em>and [[SpecPumila][<em>I. pumila]]</em><em>. </em>These are all under six inches in height and come in a range of color forms. <em>I. attica </em>requires a rather dry summer, so this should be taken into consideration. Somewhat larger but still quite suitable are <em>[[SpecReichenbachii][I. reichenbachii]], [[SpecSchactii][I. schachtii]], </em>and most forms of [[SpecAphylla][<em>I. aphylla]]</em><em>.</em>

If soil is light and sandy, the psammirises <em>[[SpecHumilis][I. humilis]] </em>and <em>[[SpecBloudowii][I. bloudowii]] </em>make charming rock garden subjects.

Beware of pairing irises with spreading perennials that may inhibit air circulation or crowd the plants.

Among the bulbous types, any of the reticulata irises ([[InfoClassificationSubgenusHermodactyloides][subgenus Hermodactyloides]]) are superb, as are the smaller junos ([[InfoClassificationSubgenusScorpiris][subgenus Scorpiris]]) if you can satisfy their cultural needs in your climate.
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Topic revision: r2 - 25 Jan 2011, tomlwaters

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